Clayton Failla
Encyclopedia
Clayton Failla is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League
side Sliema Wanderers
, where he plays as a midfielder
and occasionally as a defender
.
as a trainee. In 2001-02 he was promoted to the senior team squad, getting three games as a substitute. He was a first team regular when the team won promotion in 2003-04. He made his Premier Division debut during the 2004–05 season.
Failla showed potential, despite St. Patrick's disappointing season,. In January 2005, Failla moved to Hibernians
. During his time with St. Patrick, he made 33 appearances and scored two goals.
Failla began the 2005–06 season as an established member of the first team squad. Hibernians managed their second third place finish in as many seasons. Failla did however get his hands on his first piece of silverware with Hibernians as the club won the Maltese Cup
, after beating Floriana 1-0 in the final. During the season Failla made 23 appearances and scored one goal.
For the 2006–07 season Failla made 22 appearances, but failing to find the net, as the team recorded a fifth place finish in the Maltese Premier Leagu]. Failla did however add to his previous success as Hibernians beat Sliema Wanderers
on penalties to retain the Maltese Cup. Failla made 22 appearance and scored twice in season 2007–08.
In the 2008–09 season, Hibernians won the Maltese Premier League for the first time in seven years, after beating Valletta
to the top table finish by one point. During the season Failla made 27 appearances, scored seven goals and provided 11 assists. He was chosen as Man of the Match nine times during the season, most for any Premier Division player. Failla also added to his honours the Maltese Player of the Year
award.
and was allocated the number 77 shirt. He made his Premier League debut for Sliema Wanderers on 30 August 2009 in a 1-0 defeat to Qormi, he played 77 minutes of the match, before been substituted for Matthew Bartolo.
Failla scored his first Premier League goal for Sliema Wanderers on 17 October 2009, when he scored the third goal in a 5-0 victory over Ħamrun Spartans.
. He made his international debut in 2008. He is usually played in defence but is sometimes played in the midfield.
Winner
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Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
side Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
, where he plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
and occasionally as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
St. Patrick
Failla began his career with his boyhood team St. PatrickSt. Patrick F.C.
St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:...
as a trainee. In 2001-02 he was promoted to the senior team squad, getting three games as a substitute. He was a first team regular when the team won promotion in 2003-04. He made his Premier Division debut during the 2004–05 season.
Failla showed potential, despite St. Patrick's disappointing season,. In January 2005, Failla moved to Hibernians
Hibernians F.C.
Hibernians F.C. is a Maltese football club hailing from the town of Paola, Malta. It is one of the top football teams in Malta. The club was founded in 1922, but football in Paola, Raħal Ġdid in Maltese, dates back to 1894. The team has a long successful story in its history. Hibernians has always...
. During his time with St. Patrick, he made 33 appearances and scored two goals.
Hibernians
Failla continued the second half of the 2004–05 season with Hibernians, and played in their first team squad. Failla helped his new side to a third place finish in the Maltese Premier League, making 11 appearances and scoring one goal in the process.Failla began the 2005–06 season as an established member of the first team squad. Hibernians managed their second third place finish in as many seasons. Failla did however get his hands on his first piece of silverware with Hibernians as the club won the Maltese Cup
Maltese Cup
The U Bet FA Trophy, formerly known as the Rothman's Trophy, is a football competition that takes place in Malta.Widely known as the F.A. Trophy, it was a gift from the British by The Football Association in 1933. This followed a match between England and Italy, played in Rome in May 1933, to where...
, after beating Floriana 1-0 in the final. During the season Failla made 23 appearances and scored one goal.
For the 2006–07 season Failla made 22 appearances, but failing to find the net, as the team recorded a fifth place finish in the Maltese Premier Leagu]. Failla did however add to his previous success as Hibernians beat Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
on penalties to retain the Maltese Cup. Failla made 22 appearance and scored twice in season 2007–08.
In the 2008–09 season, Hibernians won the Maltese Premier League for the first time in seven years, after beating Valletta
Valletta F.C.
Valletta Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Valletta F.C. has the strongest support on the island...
to the top table finish by one point. During the season Failla made 27 appearances, scored seven goals and provided 11 assists. He was chosen as Man of the Match nine times during the season, most for any Premier Division player. Failla also added to his honours the Maltese Player of the Year
Maltese Player of the Year
The Maltese Player of the Year Award is an annual award given to the player who is adjudged to have been the best of the year in Maltese football...
award.
Sliema Wanderers
On 17 June 2009, Failla made the move from Hibernians to Sliema WanderersSliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
and was allocated the number 77 shirt. He made his Premier League debut for Sliema Wanderers on 30 August 2009 in a 1-0 defeat to Qormi, he played 77 minutes of the match, before been substituted for Matthew Bartolo.
Failla scored his first Premier League goal for Sliema Wanderers on 17 October 2009, when he scored the third goal in a 5-0 victory over Ħamrun Spartans.
Hibernians
On 9 August 2011, Failla returned to his former club Hibernians, for the 2011-2012 season of the Maltese Premier League.International career
Failla is also an international player for the Malta national football teamMalta national football team
The Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Malta played its first international game in February 1957, and began competing for qualification to major tournaments in 1962. The side's first competitive victory came in...
. He made his international debut in 2008. He is usually played in defence but is sometimes played in the midfield.
Honours
flagicon|Malta}} HiberniansWinner
- 2008–09 Maltese Premier LeagueMaltese Premier LeagueThe Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
- 2006, 2007 Maltese CupMaltese CupThe U Bet FA Trophy, formerly known as the Rothman's Trophy, is a football competition that takes place in Malta.Widely known as the F.A. Trophy, it was a gift from the British by The Football Association in 1933. This followed a match between England and Italy, played in Rome in May 1933, to where...
- 2008–09 Maltese Player of the YearMaltese Player of the YearThe Maltese Player of the Year Award is an annual award given to the player who is adjudged to have been the best of the year in Maltese football...
Career statistics
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Maltese Premier League 2004-05
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St. Patrick F.C.
St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:...
||rowspan="7"|Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
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|2004-05
Maltese Premier League 2004-05
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||rowspan="5"|Hibernians
Hibernians F.C.
Hibernians F.C. is a Maltese football club hailing from the town of Paola, Malta. It is one of the top football teams in Malta. The club was founded in 1922, but football in Paola, Raħal Ġdid in Maltese, dates back to 1894. The team has a long successful story in its history. Hibernians has always...
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|2005-06
Maltese Premier League 2005-06
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|2006-07
Maltese Premier League 2006-07
The Maltese Premier League 2006-07 was the 92nd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Marsaxlokk won the title while St. George's and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese First Division.-Changes from 2005-06:...
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|2007-08
Maltese Premier League 2007-08
The Maltese Premier League 2007–08 was the 93rd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Valletta won the title while Mqabba and Pieta Hotspurs were relegated to the first-division.-Changes from 2006-07:...
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|2008-09
Maltese Premier League 2008-09
The Maltese Premier League 2008–09 was the 94th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football in Malta. It began on 23 August 2008 with a scoreless draw between and and ended on 24 May 2009. The first goal in the season was scored by Ivan, who plays for Qormi...
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|2009-10||rowspan="1"|Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
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